A major problem of research into religion is whether religion is uni- or multi-dimensional; a model maintaining the advantages of both approaches is suggested with general religiousness as a broad construct (higher order factor) that is subdivided into a set of more specific factors. (CMG)

The paper reviews and critiques literature on adjustment stages presumably experienced by parents of children with mental retardation. Questions are raised regarding the methodological and practical issues of stages of research and the derivation of the stages themselves. An alternative approach to the study of parental adjustment is discussed.…

Studies of the prevalence of behavior problems among deaf students are reviewed. Conflicting findings are noted, but deaf populations are seen to evidence socially inappropriate and impulisve behavior and poor psychological adjustment. (CL)

Summarizes several studies of a goodness of fit model of psychosocial functioning. This model proposes that better psychosocial functioning will take place when a person's temperament is in accord with environmental demands. The studies done to date provide some support for the model. (Author/CI)

The article provides guidelines for readers who must read research articles but lack formal training in research and statistics. While discussing the purpose and content of each section of a research article (such as review of the literature, materials and procedures, and results) the author uses actual articles to illustrate her points.…

Author responds to critique by Daniel Griffiths (Educational Administration Quarterly v. 19, p. 201-21) by defending his work in three areas: derivation of hypotheses, testing of hypotheses, and erroneous attribution of assumptions. (JW)

The article reviews methodological problems in research using single-case experimental designs, including use of pre- and quasi-experimental single-case designs, presentation and analysis of data, lack of inadequate demonstration of experimental reliability, and improper or ineffective use of generalization. The authors suggest solutions and…

An attempt is made to show that the use of analysis of covariance and other techniques to control nuisance variables in nonexperimental educational research may present more problems than is commonly acknowledged. (JC)

How might human intelligence evolve over the next 100 years? This issue paper explores that idea. First, the paper summarizes five emerging perspectives about human intelligence: Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory, Robert Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence, Ellen Langer's mindfulness theory, David Perkins' learnable…

This paper proposes a new typology for understanding common research errors that expands on the four types of error commonly discussed in the research literature. Examples are presented to illustrate Type I and Type II errors, errors related to the interpretation of statistically significant and nonsignificant results respectively, with attention…

Suggests a possible research strategy for ensuring successful follow-up of respondents in longitudinal surveys. (TO)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is going to announce a major change in its patent policies that will allow qualifying institutions to be guaranteed in advance the royalties from faculty inventions that result from NSF projects. (Author)

A criticism of the emphasis on evaluation research as a means of measuring the effectiveness of simulation as a teaching method. (AK)

Explores strategies frequently utilized in developmental research laboratories and discusses the power of these strategies in isolating the major variables whose effects are age (or time)-related. The paper also provides information about the key developmental antecedents of age differences. (Author/WY)

Describes 3 proposals for facilitating socio-legal teaching and research: (1) a clearinghouse for data relating to legal phenomena; (2) a series of booklets to provide supplemental readings to law courses; (3) a law and social problems conference. (Author)